FTMT's Favourite Five Top Tenets

Monday, May 19, 2025

Dull Challenges

1. Alphabetize a phone book – By hand, from A to Z, page after page, using colour coded tags. A-A, A-B, A-C etc.

2. Count grains of rice in a 10 pound bag – No tools allowed except a magnifying glass and tweezers (optional).

3. Watch paint dry – Paint and area of wall. Literally sit, time and monitor the drying process of multiple coats on various wall textures.

4. Transcribe the Urban Dictionary – Word for word in pencil, include all pronunciation keys and example sentences.

5. Sort a jar of mixed buttons by size and shade – Bonus points for labeling each pile with its Pantone equivalent.

6. Match identically shaped puzzle pieces from 10 large jigsaw puzzles mixed together – Without assembling the puzzles.

7. Track the evaporation rate of a glass of tap water – One measurement per hour, for a week.

8. Write “I love to procrastinate” 10,000 times – On lined paper, using your best handwriting.

9. Listen to an 8 hour loop of the Spotify Top Ten – No distractions allowed, and eyes must remain on a blank wall.

10. Identify and list every item in your most cluttered drawer – Create a spreadsheet with columns for weight, material, origin story, and frequency of use.

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

AI says



If it doesn't look incorrect then can it be correct? 

"Collection" is the latest album from Impossible Songs, released on September 26, 2023.
This Scottish band, led by John Barclay (guitars and vocals) and Ali Graham (keyboards and vocals), collaborated with Jennifer Clark on bass and Chris Scott on drums for this project. The album was recorded at Jennifer Clark's Studio in Falkirk, Scotland, between October 2022 and July 2023, with Clark also handling engineering and production duties.

The album comprises nine tracks, blending original compositions with a unique arrangement of the traditional piece "Greensleeves." Here's the tracklist:

  1. "Witch"
  2. "Something of Little Importance"
  3. "Greensleeves"
  4. "Shell (for Rhona)"
  5. "Friends"
  6. "Your Black Heart"
  7. "Guilty Pleasures"
  8. "Curiosity"
  9. "Witch's Theme"

"Collection" is available for streaming and purchase on platforms like Bandcamp, Amazon Music, and Spotify.

While there are some external reviews available from various sources, the album's description on Bandcamp notes that this project marks the band's return to writing and recording after a hiatus, reflecting their journey back into music.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the album, listening to it directly would provide the best insight into its musical style and themes.

Sunday, February 02, 2025

So Long Marianne


Miracle Fat Blaster



Available at all really good pharmacies, on-line and outside indoor markets. As designed and made by the redoubtable AI Fairy of unknown origin. 

The FAT BLASTER! 

You to can look like a strange blue God from the Marvel Universe, or something similar or perhaps even more ridiculous than that. 

The master plan:

A bold, eye-catching headline: "SHED POUNDS FAST! The Ultimate Fat-Burning Breakthrough!"
A sleek, modern design with fiery and energetic colors like red, orange, and yellow.
A fit, toned figure in silhouette with a glowing effect, emphasizing rapid transformation.
A bottle of the "miracle drug" in the center, radiating such a powerful aura.
Small text highlighting key benefits: "Boost Metabolism | Burn Fat Fast | Clinically Proven"
A subtle disclaimer at the bottom: "Results may vary. Consult a doctor before use."
Don't say "possible risk of poisoning" or anything else.